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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1955

Page

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Longshoremen End Destructive Port Strike Across Coast

Longshoremen halted a eight day protest that shut East and Gulf Coast ports including New York. The action targeted the Waterfront Commission while ILA leaders pressed for a citizens proposal backed by Senator Murray that would ease port policing and permit revival of shipping.

Saew Xork Grevane Hhavoc East Gulf Coast New York International Longscreen Waterfront Commission Washington ILA Citizens Committee James F. Murray Jr New Jer

ADA Scores Ohio Senators and Congress Members in 1959 Voting

The ADA graded Ohio lawmakers on 10 key issues including taxes trade statehood and foreign policy. Bricker received a zero Senate rating while Rep. Vanik and other Ohio Republicans showed mixed results. several GOP House members scored low, while Hays Kir Feighth and Ayres posted higher percentages.

Wasluerse John Henderson Ohio Senate Bricker Bender House Wyl- Ada Liam’ Minshall Frances Bol- Brickers Tan McGregor Gordon Scherar William Hess ADA Paul Schenck McCulloch Clevenger Clarence Thing Brown Betts Republic Thomas Jenkins Oliver Bol- George ‘Bender Ness Baurhart Ayrex Congress Henderson Bow James Akron William H. Ayres Polk Thomas Ashley Wayne Hays Michael Kirhighest Feighth Vanik

New Weapon Promised In Fight With Cancer

Rao c active phosphorus offers promising on weapon in the Sahl against potentially curable cancers. Komei Nakayama of Chiba University described using radioactive phosphorus injections to emit signals picked up by a gelger counter placed in the throat and stomach. He claimed high diagnostic accuracy, noting 100 percent accuracy in 53 esophageal or cardia cancers and strong results in stomach cancers, with better differentiation of malignant versus benign growths than conventional methods.

Philadelphia Sahl International College of Komei Nakayama Chiba University Japan

Harvesters Idle As UAW Negotiations Continue

About 40,000 CIO United Auto Workers members idle since August 23 as they press for a three year work and wage contract with International Harvester Co. The strike centers on pay, holidays, vacation time and long term benefits. Union members rate lost wages at about $1660 per day and await Chicago talks for a settlement to cover temporary losses.

Chena CIO United Auto Workers UAW Enternational Harvester Co Chicago Actte

Battelle to Study Atomic Reactor Research Nearby

Washington The Battelle Memorial Institute has been authorized to aid a small atomic reactor for research purposes. The Atomic Energy Commission said Battelle plans to build the atomic furnace operating at 2000 watts on a 400 acre site 13 miles west of Columbus. Battelle also has been allocated special nuclear material for use as fuel and licenses to process uranium 235 and to test from AEC sources supplies of formal uranium metal depleted uranium metal depleted uranium oxide and thorium metal for industrially sponsored research programs. In a separate action the AEC tasked Nuclear Science Engineering Corp Pittsburgh to obtain and process certain grades of uranium oxide.

Washington Battalle’ Memorial. Institute Pt ‘Ate Researh Cottm- Sus Atomic Energy Commission TABC Battelle Owatta Tereste Colum Ateral ABC AEC Nuclear Science Engineering Corp Pittsburgh

Ohio Hit For Dope

Federal Narcotics Bureau aims to move Ohio and clear peddlers from the state. Commissioner Anslinger says a new state law with heavy penalties for narcotics convictions could end the Ohio dope trade, with a 20 year minimum sentence. He notes heroin activity in Dayton Cleveland and Toledo but little sales to teens in schools.

Washington Federal Narcotics Bureau Ohio Harry J. Anslinger Mygents Anslinger Dayton Cleveland Toledo

Manville Wife Wins Record Settlement in Divorce Case

The Manville wife of a millionaire received a 360000 settlement after a 31 year marriage that ended in divorce. She alleged his heavy drinking and financial strain as grounds. The settlement includes a monthly support, with the wife to keep her surname and pursue a lasting alimony claim.

Uno Vancer Rody Eden Manvile Omy Anvil Toney Illan Finge Gordon Rice Manviles Manvie Manales Georgina Exrophel

Marine Capt. McCutchen Wins $64,000 Question Prize

Marine Capt Richard McCutchen won CBSs The $64,000 Question biggest prize in radio and television history. The Leatherneck, 28, matched questions on food and cookery to describe seven menu items at a Buckingham Palace dinner. His father is a retired Navy captain and served as his aide de camp while he answered the final queries. He estimates about $350,000 after taxes and intends to use the money wisely while continuing his service.

Richard McCutchen McCutchen Describin St Buckingham Aince Denver Steelhead Endower Fijet Iscal Holland John Litte la Francaise Petit Pois Francaise Murray Snyder Congress Chateau Yquem Chateau Ny Bordeaux Buckingham Sauterne Madeira Con- Island Quenelelle

Survey on Tax Cuts Drafted Amid Dinner Menu Tales

The report blends a tax policy discussion with culinary imagery. Ike, McCutchen, and Capt. John McCutchen are referenced as figures in a plan to study fiscal revenue before a Congress tax program. The text interweaves dishes like Truite saumonée and Madeira with political action, describing a staged studio decision and potential prize outcomes tied to a contest about proposals.

Benson Returns Home To Farming Policy Clash

The secretary of Agriculture returns from a two week European trade mission to confront renewed controversy over farm prices and policy. The dispute centers on Benson’s farm policy as he resumes duties after travel.

Benson Worcesiar Europe

Churches Compete for Community Role in Rural Areas

Rev. Rowe Nottsinger of Spring urged churches to unite, saying the church with the most vitality should serve total community needs. He linked church strength to stability amid change and pressed for internal national cooperation on world trade and farm price issues discussed by Agriculture Department surveys. He warned political leaders to address farmer dissatisfaction and urged churches to reinforce homes with community stability and guidance.

Rowe Nottsinger Nottsinger Britain Netherlands Denmark France Italy Swizerland Agriculture Department Benson Aar A. Mit GOP

Skeleton found near New Burlington may be prehistoric Indian

Dr Raymond Baby of the Ohio State Archaeological Society announced a skeleton unearthed near New Burlington in Clinton County likely dates from 1300 to 1600 AD. The adult male remains could not be measured due to broken bones. Two sisters in Springfield claimed the skeleton might be their missing brother Levi Minnich, last seen in Dayton over 25 years ago.

New Burlington Raymond Baby Ohio State Ohio State Archaelogical Society Clinton County Springfield Levi Minnich Dayton

Chuckle Text Fragment Incomplete Satire Note

A fragmented humorous note appears with garbled phrases and missing context asking about a charge or event. Readable bits mention an owner named Somer and a silent offer or hint. The text lacks a clear person, place, date, or action to describe a coherent event or outcome.

Girl Plunges 24 Floors at Biltmore Hotel

A 27 year old Miss HL Merkle of Cleveland plunged from a bathroom window or fire escape at the Biltmore Hotel into the palm court. The fall injured a man, plus ten others cut by glass as panicked guests drank and ate nearby. Miss Merkle, despondent after a breakdown, was staying in New York for medical treatment with her mother present.

Biltmore Fashionable Palm Court HL. Merkle Cleveland Merkle Markle New York Daymond

Mental Health Study Backs Bond Issue

The Ohio Mental Health Association plans a one day workshop here next Friday to push a 1 259 million bond on the November ballot. Funds would build and refurbish facilities for treatment, part of an expanded program adopted by the last Legislature to aid Ohio’s mental patients.

Ohio Mental Health Association Ohio Voters Ohio

Adenauer Says Soviets Freeing German POWs

German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer returns from Moscow saying he believes Premier Bulganin will keep the promise to release Germans held in Russia. He hints at future talks on reunification and brief cabinet review of the Moscow accord. Western press weighs advantages and Germany’s future relations with the Soviet Union.

Germany Ary Konrad Adenauer Bonn Bulgania Russia Moscow West Germany Soviet Union Adenauer Bulganin Acion Khrushchev Communist Party Gerany London Washington United States State Department

Westinghouse Peace Offered Ends Three Day Walkout Standoff

Westinghouse Electric Corp and the CIO International Union of Electrical Workers halted a three day walkout as a peace proposal circulated. The conference board met and Local 601 workers were summoned to sessions. Union president James B. Carey and Westinghouse VP Robert J. Blaser have been in near daily talks since last Friday to resolve the dispute.

Revionunen CIO ‘International Union of Westinghouse Electric Corp TUE Westinghouse ‘Conference Board Ames B. Carey Robert J. Blaser Westinghouse

Pre Festival Glimpses Highlight Poultry Parade Entries

Viewers of the Meigs County festival parade in Harting tomorrow at 1 p.m. from Middleport will see improved floats as entries are refined after last night’s work. Judges will face a tough task selecting top commercial and non commercial floats for awards after a year of keen competition. The Jaycees auxiliary sponsors a new decorated float with Vera Crow aboard, while Crow Brothers Poultry Co and Ohio Valley Feed Co prepare standout entries. The Jayeres also submit a strong, non competitive float with an Americanism theme.

Bob Horflich Pomeroy Harting Middleport Fers Meigs County Steige Sayoete Tien Mins County Jaycees Vera Crow Crow Brothers Poultry Co Letart Falls Celver Ohio Valley Feed Co Jayeres

Godfrey Denies Air Safety Infraction

Washington artist and radio host Arthur Godfrey rejects a formal complaint alleging a near miss with an Ozark Airlines DC3 after takeoff from Chicago Midway. He says he dipped his wings in salute and that there was no danger, while the CAA investigates possible violations of flight rules and control procedures from January.

Washington Arthur Godfrey Civil Aeronautics Administration Godfrey Ozark Airlines Chi Midway Airport Cllomaary Chicago CAA

Brutal School Training Consider Interrogation Phase

STEAD AIR FORCE BASE headquar ters in Washington says a new course plan may include an interrogation phase where professional instructors act as prisoners. About 5 percent of volunteers are subjected to browbeating techniques, with potential future changes to restrict or remove volunteer participation.

Stead Air Force Base Dev MecKenzie Will

Jailer shoots self amid prison escape link in Benton

In Benton Kentucky on Tuesday jailer Billy Watkin shot himself at home. Sheriff said the suicide may be connected to the escape of two prisoners earlier, with Point Pleasant and Midport noted in surrounding coverage.

Benton Billy Wat

Jurors Selected In Murder Trial In Shardon Case

Jurors were chosen in the first degree murder trial of Leo Cavey 43 who allegedly bludgeoned 80 year old Alva Williams reputedly the town’s richest man. Cavey signed a police statement admitting the attack but pled not guilty by reason of insanity a claim linked to a dispute over a 15 cent coal price.

Shardon Selion Leo Cavey Well Drille Er Ccentric Alva J. Williams Cavey Williams Casey Willams

Turncoat's Mother Says Her Son Planning Return From Red China

Mrs Portia Howe, mother of GI Pvt Richard Tenneson, said a letter received Tuesday night claimed her son will return home from Red China. She described mixed emotions as she read the letter and noted that he cited funds for antipolio vaccine as part of his plan. The event unfolds amid broader wartime political and health funding discussions.

Alden Minn Richard Tenneson Aying Red China Portia Howe Tenneson Oaaina van Congress Red Italy Cross General Society Rome China Perret Ter Come Edward &Dick Misa Howe Scuinerk Eben Jan Ching 38Th Parallel Iihely Korea

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